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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/1989 - Regular Minutes City Council MINUTES CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1989 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Ringer, Councilmembers Brown, Haddox, Schneider, McIlhaney, Birdwell COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilman Gardner STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Ragland, City Secretary Jones, City Attorney Locke, PARD Director Beachy, Assistant PARD Director Cisneros, CIP Director Ash, COmmunity Development Director Fette, Assistant City Manager Br~mer, Executive Director Piwonka, Finance Director Harrison, Assistant City Manager Woody, Police Lt. Patterson, City Engineer Pullen, PIO Officer Calliham, Council Coordinator Hooks STUDENT GOV'T LIAISON: Shannon Maloney VISITORS PRESENT: See guest register. Aqenda Item No. I - Performance by CSISD students promoting the "Wellness Fund Run,,. Ms. Krissy Hester, counselor of the Natural Helpers group at the A&M Consolidated High School, explained to the Council the purpose of the peer counseling programs throughout the school district. A group of her students presented a song and dance routine promoting the Wellness Fund Run to be held Saturday, April 29th. Aqenda Item No. 2 - Siqninq of a joint proclamation desiqnatina May1-7, 1989 as "Respect for Law" Week. Mr. Charles Grisswald accepted the proclamation signed by Mayor Ringer. Aqenda Item No. 3 - Siqninq of a proclamation desiqnatlnq the week of May 14-20v 1989 aB "Police Week,, and May 15th as ,,Police Officers Memorial Day,, in College Station, Texas. Lt. Mike Patterson of the College Station Police Department accepted the proclamation. 007258 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 27, 1989 Page 2 Agenda Item No. 4 - Signing of a proclamation relating to the Sister-City relationship with the City of Wellington, New Zealand. PARD Director Steve Beachy accepted the proclamation signed and read by Mayor Ringer. He stated that the Director of Parks and Recreation from Wellington, New Zealand will be visiting the City on May 18th. Agenda Item No. 5 - Signing of a proclamation designating May 10, 1989 as "Teachers Appreciation Day". A representative from the Chamber of Commerce accepted the proclamation. Agenda Item No. 6 - Presentation of Appreciation Certificates to the Polo Club Apartments and the Wings N, Things Restaurant, from the C~ty of College Station and the College Station Community Appearance Committee. Community Appearance Committee Chairman Marci Rodgers and Mayor Ringer presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. A1 Lehtonen, owner of the Polo Club Apartments. Also a Certificate of Appreciation was awarded Mr. and Mrs. Mark Dennard, owners of Wings N'Things Restaurant, who were unable to attend the meeting. Aqenda Item No. 7 - A public hearinq to consider the rezon~nq of 4 tracts of land located in the Southwood Valley Section 26 subdivision as follows: 89-104 (tract 1) rezone .95 acres from R-4 to R-1 in the Southwood Forest Subdivision. (tract 2) rezone vacant unplatted .14 acres from R-1 to R-4. (tract 3) rezone vacant unplatted .38 acres from C-N to R-4. (tract 4) rezone vacant unplatted .32 acres from R-4 to C-N. Applicant: W.D. Fitch (89-104) Zoning Official Kee explained this item. She stated that the zoning in the area generally consists of R-1 single family. There is also vacant R-4 zoning which is the location of a proposed retirement facility. She presented slides showing different views of the site. Ms. Kee stated that she received a statement in opposition to this rezoning, from the property owner who lives across from tract 4. 007259 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 27, 1989 Page 3 Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Mr. Bill Fitch, owner of the property, addressed the Council. explained reasons for requesting rezoning of these tracts. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Agenda Item No. 8 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoning th~ He above property. Councilman Birdwell moved approval of Ordinance No. 1807 rezoning 4 tracts of land in the Southwood Valley Section 26. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 9 - A public hearing to consider rezoninq a 16.44 acre tract of land located along the north side of Deacon approximately 800, west of Welsh and 1100, east of Wellborn from R-4 Low Density Apartments to R-1 Sinqle Family Residential (89- lO3). Ms. Kee described the subject tract, area zoning and land use. She presented slides showing the tract and the adjacent properties. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended the rezoning of this tract. Mayor Ringer opened the public hearing. Mr. Fitch explained that he has requested rezoning because in the case that this property is transferred to another party, he wanted to be sure that the tract would be for single family residences only. Mayor Ringer closed the public hearing. Aqenda Item No. 10 - Consideration of an ordinance rezoninq the above property. Councilman Brown moved approval of Ordinance No. 1808 rezoning the 16.44 acre tract of land located along the north side of Deacon from R-4 Low Density Apartments to R-1 Single Family Residential. Councilman Haddox seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. 007260 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 27, 1989 Page 4 Agenda Item No. 11 - Consideration of authorizing the mayor and city manaqer to execute a development agreement to allow continued operation of the "MUD LOT- parking lot located at th~ northeast corner of Church and Naqle streets in the Northgate area. Ms. Kee explained that the development agreement involves a large tract of land owned by Boyett Investments, currently leased to Skipper Harris for the operation of the "mud lot" located on the corner of Church and Nagle Streets in Northgate. She stated that one of the conditions of the development agreement was that it be reviewed by the City and renewed annually. In 1985, the P&Z and ZBA granted various approvals and variances to allow the lot to operate without islands or striping and with a gravel surface, and to allow phasing in the landscaping requirements over a period of time. She showed several slides of the existing condition of the project. She summarized the terms set out in the development agreement. She stated that the P&Z recommended to the Council that the city enter into an agreement for one year and postpone items 5 and 9, as stated in the agreement, until June 1, 1989. The P&Z recommended that all other items in the agreement be completed at this time. Mr. Harris asked if item 6 could also be postponed. Councilman Schneider mentioned the unsightly condition of the landscaping. Mr. Harris addressed the Council. He stated that he has no problem with the recommendations made by the P&Z. Discussion followed. Councilman Haddox moved to authorize the mayor and city manager to execute a development agreement for one year, with the recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Commission, and postpone Item 5, installation of gravel, Item 6, installation of railroad tie wheelstops, and item 9, removal of debris, until June 1, 1989. Councilman Birdwell seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 12 - Consideration of a revised m.ster Dreliminar~ plat - Southwood Valley section 24 (89-302). Councilman Birdwell moved to defer consideration of the plat and return it to the Planning and Zoning Commission with the council recommendation that the plat show the extension of Welsh Street and no unplatted property. 007261 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 27, 1989 Page 5 Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 13 - Consideration of a prel~m~naz7 plat for Pebble Creeks Phase I - a 175.22 acre tract first phase of ~ proposed development located at Green,s Prairie Road and SH 6. (89-304) Mr. Callaway described the tract and noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. P&Z motions included that a sidewalk be required along one side of a cul-de-sac which exceeds 600' in length. Also, that sidewalks be required along Winged Foot Street and Inverness, and that pipelines under street crossings be treated in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer. He noted that there is a potential for oversized participation. Mr. Callaway stated that the plat includes proposed parkland subject to an agreement entered into prior to the development and added that the Parks Department has expressed several concerns. PARD Director Steve Beachy presented those concerns and added that the Parks Board has not had an opportunity to address the proposed "Park" with the street located in the Park's R-O-W. Mr. Pullen addressed the issue of oversized participation. Discussion was held regarding collector streets. Clarification was made that Spearman Drive will be a collector street. Councilman Schneider moved approval of the preliminary plat with staff's recommendation and with the provision that the Parks Board should be given the opportunity to look at the parkland and bring a recommendation back to the Council on this part of the plat before a final plat is brought to Council. Councilman Haddox seconded the motion. Councilman Birdwell moved to amend Councilman Schneider's motion to note that staff's recommendations are accepted with the exception of the requirements for street size on Colonial Circle. Councilman Brown seconded Councilman Birdwell's motion. Mr. Callaway clarified the P&Z's motion that the twenty-eight foot wide street is adequate along with the addition of a sidewalk. Mr. Fitch agreed. Mr. Pullen stated staff's recommendation for a thirty-nine foot wide street in a sixty foot right-of-way as appropriate for the length of the cul-de-sac being proposed. 007262 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 27, 1989 Page 6 The Council voted on the amendment to delete staff's recommendation on street size width. The amendment was approved unanimously, 6-0. Councilman Haddox asked for clarification of staff's recommendation to straighten the curves in Spearman Drive. Councilman Haddox moved to amend the original motion by deleting staff's recommendation to straighten the curves in Spearman Drive. No second was made to the motion. Mr. Fitch explained why curves were platted for several of the residential streets. A vote was taken on the main motion as amended, to approve the preliminary plat with staff's recommendation and a provision to allow Parks Board to review the parkland, and that Colonial Street be shown with a fifty foot wide right-of-way. The motion carried unanimously, 6-0. Aqenda Item No. 14 - Consideration and approval of the waterlin~ size to be provided in the development of the East Bypas~ Business Park. Councilman Birdwell moved approval of the waterline size as recommended by staff. Councilman Brown seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. Aqenda Item No. 15 - Consideration of proposed revisions to Pla- 2000. Mayor Ringer remarked that the update of the plan has been thoroughly discussed by the P&Z and Council. Mr. Callaway reviewed the changes made by staff as directed by Council and P&Z. He referred to statements made by the P&Z Commission in support of stricter enforcement of the sign ordinance and landscaping regulations. Councilman Haddox moved approval of the proposed revisions to Plan 2000, including the two collector streets in the Pebble Creeks area on the land use map and accepting the P&Z recommendation that the two statements on implementation reflect an active role in landscape and sign regulation. Councilman Birdwell seconded the motion. Councilman McIlhaney reported that Councilman Gardner contacted her to relay a message to the Council asking for delay of action on this item, because he was unable to attend the meeting due to illness. 007263 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 27, 1989 Page 7 Councilman Haddox noted that approval at this point of the items developed through the study, should not be a barrier to the council's using the Plan as a guide but continuing to look at and address specific items that will be introduced as the city continues to develop. Mayor Ringer concurred that the Plan is to provide guidance for continued activity. He stated that the forthcoming Retreat could be used as an opportunity for the Council to discuss timing for making revisions to the Plan. Councilman Birdwell commented that it was beneficial that the Council spent a lot of time on the Plan, and that the Plan was done in-house; he pointed out that each councilmember therefore knows more about the Plan than if it had been prepared by consultants. Councilman Schneider suggested that the term "developing area~" rather than "undeveloped" be used on the land use map. Councilman Brown commended the staff on their quick response time to all the changes that were made over the last several months. The motion to approve the Plan 2000 revisions carried unanimously, 6-0. Aqenda Item No. 16 - Consideration of solioitinq proposals for audit services for_the ~it¥ of College Station. Councilman Birdwell moved to authorize the staff to solicit proposals for audit services for a period of three years beginning with the fiscal year, October 1. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion. Councilman McIlhaney moved to defer consideration of this item until after closed session. Councilman Schneider seconded the motion to defer the item. motion was approved unanimously. The Agenda Item No. 17 - Consent Agenda. (17.1) Approval of the minutes of Workshop Meeting, April 12, 1989, and Regular Meeting, April 13, 1989. (17.2) Final Plat - Tract G Ponderosa Place Section Two (89-206). (17.3) Bid #89-11 - Construction of Electric Transmission and Distribution Lines. (17.4) Project #ST-1001 - Engineering Services for Emerald Parkway Relocation. (17.5) Bid #89-31 - Carter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements (17.6) Electrical Engineering Services for Bond Projects. (17.7) Approval of Community Development funded housing assistance for the month of March, 1989. 007264 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 27, 1989 Page 8 (17.8) Approval of a resolution to enter into a contract with BVCAA for weatherization program activities. (17.9) Approval of a budget transfer from water projects to fund regional water supply study. (17.10) Approval of an amendment to the City of College Station Policies and Procedures Manual, adding a section relating to Disability Review. (17.11) Approval of authorizing the engagement of a pay plan audit consultant. (17.12) Award of contract for Emerald Forest Park Construction. (17.13) Award of contract for Westchester Park Construction. (17.14) Award of contract for Woodson Village Truck Sewer - Phase II sewerline rehabilitation work. (17.15) Consideration of a resolution concerning proposed legislation. Councilman Birdwell removed Consent Agenda Item No. 17.11, 17~15. Councilman Haddox asked for clarification of the bid for Item No. 17.14. All other items were approved by common consent. Consent Agenda Item No. 17.11. Councilman McIlhaney moved to approve the staff's recommendation for the engagement of a pay plan audit consultant from Ralph Anderson and Associates. The motion was seconded the Councilman Brown. Councilman Birdwell ~ta~ed his objection in general to the use of consultants for this type of project. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-1, with Councilman Birdwell opposed and voting "no." Consent Agenda Item No. 17.15. Councilman Birdwell moved approval of the resolution of the proposed legislation with the deletion of S.B. 1040, and H.B. 2155. Councilman McIlhaney seconded the motion which was approved unanimously, 6-0. Agenda Item No. 18 - Hear Visitors. Mr. Fitch addressed the Council. He commended Mr. Callaway and the Planning staff for the superior quality of work they contribute to this city. Aaenda Item No. 19 - Closed session to reoeive staff report~ £6252-17¢2)¢r)] and disouss personnel r6252-17(2)(q)]. (19.1) staff ~epo~cs. - Legal Repo~c. - Personnel Report. - Report on contract negotiations for power purchase. 007265 City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, April 27, 1989 Page 9 (19.2) Personnel. - Discussion of appointment of auditors for the City of College Station. The Council moved to closed session. Aqenda Item No. 20 - Action on items enumerated under No. 19. The council reconvened in open session. Councilman McIlhaney moved to make a substitute motion for the original motion stated in Agenda Item No. 16 as follows: Authorize the Mayor and staff to confer with Deloitte Haskins & Sells to express concern about the cost of the audit and the issue of working with local auditors, and delay seeking proposals for new auditors at this time. Councilman Brown seconded the motion which carried unanimously, 6-0. Aqenda Item No. 21 - Adjourn. Mayor Ringer adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. APPROVED: ~r ATTEST: City SeCretary Dian Jones 007266 GUEST REGISTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1989 2. CLJ. CL~ 13 10. 11. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 007272